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1953 Map of Cave Canyon

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cave Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Bradshaw Mountain and the western slopes of the Mineral Mountains dominate this mid-century Utah survey, revealing a landscape defined by mining activity and water management. The eastern half is marked by several operations including the Honey Boy Mine, Maud Mine, and the Lincoln Mine (Old Rollins Mine), signaling the era's mineral exploration in Beaver County.

To the west, the arid flats transition into a network of vital water resources. The Beaver River flows through the southwest corner, while the Low Line Canal and an Erosion Dike indicate efforts to control runoff and distribute water for agricultural use. Named springs like Griffith Spr and Shearing Corral Spr appear alongside rural landmarks such as Fourmile Knoll, providing specific points of reference for local historians and researchers tracing the region's physical and industrial development.